As a law student, Michael sees Hanna, his former lover, on trial for war crimes and must face the secret that shaped their teenage relationship.
- Scenes 1–6
In 1995, Michael prepares breakfast for Brigitte, then is alone in his apartment and looks out the window.
- Scenes 7–24
The sick schoolboy Michael accepts Hanna’s help and returns to her.
- Scenes 25–35
Michael enters an intimate relationship with Hanna, organized around his reading to her.
- Just before
- Scene 35
Hanna asks about school and languages; Michael recites Latin and Greek, then reads Lessing to her.
- Scene 36
In the bath, Hanna praises Michael’s reading; he admits he is surprised to be good at anything.
- Scene 37
Michael plays handball confidently with Holger and Rudolf; the game ends at the whistle.
- Scene 38
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